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M3 XYK

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,755 mi
Last recorded85,755 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 XYK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 85,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 85,307 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 83,775 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 82,355 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 81,677 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 81,187 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,795 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 79,717 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) ABS wire (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 75,301 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 73,039 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 67,555 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 60,149 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 56,577 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 56,577 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 53,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,380 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 48,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 44,325 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2007 35,301 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 26,525 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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M3 XYK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2002 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 77,945 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M3 XYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M3 XYK registered?

M3 XYK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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